AS THE ORANGE PLUME OF CONTAMINANTS FROM A GOLD MINE IN COLORADO CONTINUES TO MOVE DOWN THE ANIMAS RIVER, THE E-P-A NOW SAYS THE RELEASE WAS THREE TIMES GREATER THAT ORIGINALLY REPORTED. IT’S THREE MILLION GALLONS. OFFICIALS SAY THE WATER SUPPLY FOR AZTEC FARMINGTON IS THREATENED AND THAT THE MINE IS STILL LEAKING AT THE RATE OF 500 GALLONS PER MINUTE. DUE TO THE HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF LEAD AND ARSENIC IN THE PLUME, RESIDENTS WITH WELLS ALONG THE RIVER ARE ADVISED NOT TO SHOWER OR DRINK THE WATER. POTABLE WATER STATIONS HAVE BEEN SET UP.
